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Rural Perspectives: The garter snake hibernates in groups during winter
by Diane Constable The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is non-venomous and one of the most common snakes found in our area. It prefers to live near a water source and can be found in fields, grasslands and lawns. It is cold-blooded, and hibernates during the winter, often in large groups. If frightened, a garter […]
Obituary: Jamie Elaine Zick
Jamie Elaine Zick, born April 8, 1977 to Ed and Lori Zick, in Lansing, Michigan, died at age 48 on November 23, 2025. Jamie grew up in Lansing in her toddler years and then moved with the family to Stockbridge. She was a very fascinating girl, strong willed, very clever, and absolutely a Spitfire. She […]
Main Street Shines as Festival of Lights Parade Welcomes the Christmas Season
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge officially kicked off the Christmas season Saturday evening as the annual Festival of Lights parade illuminated Main Street with sparkling floats, holiday music, and festive community spirit, with Gordie Kunzelman emceeing the night. Families lined the streets despite the snowy weather, gathering to watch local businesses’ and residents’ creatively lit floats […]
Positive Parenting: Why toddlers lie and how to respond
by Dr. Erin Clifton I remember when my oldest was 3 years old and told his first lie. I immediately called my sister, excited about this intellectual stage of development. It wasn’t deliberate deception, but more of an untruthful statement. According to “A Parent’s Guide to Lying and Age-Appropriate Consequences” on parents.com, research shows children […]
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HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES
Gormley Law Offices, PLC, is an established law firm that is dedicated to providing quality legal services to clients in Fowlerville, Howell, Webberville, Morrice, Stockbridge, Williamston, Byron & Bancroft. Our practice is primarily focused on family law and divorce, with additional services offered in bankruptcy, criminal law, estate planning and municipal law. Whatever legal challenge […]
Outreach in Action
New bipartisan legislation introduced in Michigan to address water affordability and access by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall “I can’t afford to keep my house.” Heartbreaking words, spoken by a client to Gwen Reid, Stockbridge Community Outreach director, in early November as the client faced elevated water and heating bills, along with a rise in […]
Adrenaline and vigilance paved the way for Kensington winter fun
by Andrea Stickney How did we ever find that toboggan hill in Kensington? We didn’t. We made it, along with a growing number of winter snow enthusiasts, until the broken arms and legs, not to mention threatened lawsuits, shut it down. But that was only temporary. Some things are meant to be, and the hill […]
Boyd Heating and Cooling ~ Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured
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Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]